Halifax balance transfer to lloyds?

So, I have a Halifax current account. And I'm currently quite far under my overdraft, but I cannot get out of it because its more than what I earn, so I'm trying to get a balance transfer card. When I did the eligibility checker, I was given only 3 real options, of capital which is only 6 months 0%, and 2 Halifax option. I applied for the Halifax one, got accepted then realised I couldn't do a balance transfer due to not being able to transfer between Halifax cards. Seen as lloyds are from the same banking group, would it be possible to gain a balance card from them to transfer (I've checked and I'm able to be accepted) I just don't want a card that I can't transfer my overdraft too.

Thankyou if anybody can help with this because I'm really struggling at the moment.

Comments

  • Ben8282
    Ben8282 Posts: 4,821 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Newshound!
    You can't use a balance transfer to repay an overdraft. You can only use a balance transfer to repay a credit card. You will need a money transfer to transfer money to your current account.
  • Benc98
    Benc98 Posts: 15 Forumite
    First Post First Anniversary
    Ahhhh okay, now I'm struggling. I rung the bank after what you've said and the reason I keep getting declined is that reason because money transfers what I need not balance. But the advisor said that money transfers hardly ever come up. So now I'm really stuck.
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Look this MSE site for money transfer cards, you just need one of them and a Balance Transfer card.

    Lots of lenders do MT cards, depends on your credit history.
  • Sncjw
    Sncjw Posts: 3,561 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Get your self on the debt free wannabe page. If your overdraft is more than you earn you need help. You are just moving the debt around and not addressing the issue.
    Mortgage free wannabe 

    Actual mortgage stating amount £75,150

    Overpayment paused to pay off cc 

    Starting balance £66,565.45

    Current balance £58,108

    Cc around 8k. 

  • Candyapple
    Candyapple Posts: 3,384 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm a Board Guide on the Credit Cards, Loans, Credit Files & Ratings boards. I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly, and I can move and merge threads there. Any views are mine and not the official line of moneysavingexpert.com
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350K Banking & Borrowing
  • 252.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 243K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 619.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.5K Life & Family
  • 256K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.